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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.40, 498.58 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.40, 498.58 and 88.94 is: 133.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.40 : 498.58 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.40/498.58 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.40x = 498.58 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.40x = 44,343.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,343.71/332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.40

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